Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) Misses Q4 EPS by 7c
Plains All American Pipeline (NASDAQ: PAA) reported Q4 EPS of $0.40, $0.07 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.47. Revenue for the quarter came in at $10.57 billion versus the consensus estimate of $13.42 billion.
2026 Outlook and Key Highlights
- Expect full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA attributable to PAA midpoint of $2.75 billion +/- $75 million (assumes one quarter of NGL contribution of $100 million)
- Capture efficiency initiatives of approximately $100 million of cost savings through 2027 (with approximately half realized in 2026); coupled with $50 million of synergies expected on Cactus III, these initiatives create self-help growth opportunities despite expectation of a relatively flat Permian production profile for 2026
- Announced annualized distribution increase of $0.15 per unit payable February 13, 2026, representing a 10% aggregate increase in the annualized distribution rate versus 2025 levels (new annualized distribution rate of $1.67 per unit)
- Distribution Coverage ratio threshold lowered from 160% to 150% reflecting more predictable cash flow and providing multi-year runway for targeted annual distribution growth of $0.15 per unit
- Expect strong Adjusted Free Cash flow generation of approximately $1.80 billion (excluding changes in Assets & Liabilities and anticipated cash proceeds from the NGL divestiture)
- Remain focused on disciplined capital investments, anticipating full-year 2026 Growth Capital of +/- $350 million and Maintenance Capital of +/- $165 million net to Plains
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